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WHAT IS HAIRY LEUKOPLAKIA?: Oral Hairy Leukoplakia Symptoms: Causes: Diagnosis: Treatment

Learn more about Geographic Tongue?    • GEOGRAPHIC TONGUE - Benign Migratory Gloss...   WHAT IS HAIRY LEUKOPLAKIA?: Oral Hairy Leukoplakia Symptoms: Causes: Diagnosis: Treatment What is oral hairy leukoplakia? Oral hairy leukoplakia is a condition triggered by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It causes white patches on your tongue. Sometimes the patches happen in other parts of your mouth. What is the difference between leukoplakia and hairy leukoplakia? Hairy leukoplakia is a condition that is characterised by irregular white patches on the side of the tongue and occasionally elsewhere on the tongue or in the mouth. It is a form of leukoplakia, which refers to white patches on the mucous membranes of the mouth often arising in response to chronic irritation. What does oral hairy leukoplakia look like? Hairy leukoplakia causes fuzzy, white patches that resemble folds or ridges, usually on the sides of your tongue. It's often mistaken for oral thrush, an infection marked by creamy white patches that can be wiped away, which is also common in people with a weakened immune system. Does oral hairy leukoplakia go away? Mild leukoplakia is usually harmless and often goes away on its own. More serious cases may be linked to oral cancer and must be treated promptly. Regular dental care can help prevent recurrences. What are the symptoms of leukoplakia? Leukoplakia Diagnosis White patches or sores that don't go away in 2 weeks. Lumps or white, red, or darkened patches. Changing mouth tissue. Ear pain when you swallow. Trouble opening your jaw. Is oral hairy leukoplakia precancerous? In patients with HIV infection, the development of OHL may herald severe HIV disease and the rapid onset of AIDS, but despite its title, OHL is not regarded as premalignant and is unlikely to give rise to oral squamous cell carcinoma. How long does oral hairy leukoplakia last? Systemic management using antiviral drugs usually resolves the condition within 7 to 14 days of treatment. Oral treatment with antiviral medication such as acyclovir needs to be given in a high dosage of about 4000 mg per day in divided dosages for at least seven days to achieve the required therapeutic levels. How can you tell the difference between leukoplakia and lichen planus? Leukoplakia is a condition in which one or more white patches or spots (lesions) forms inside the mouth. Leukoplakia is different from other causes of white patches such as thrush or lichen planus because it can eventually develop into oral cancer. Can dry mouth cause leukoplakia? A common cause of dry mouth is dehydration. Over time, having a dry mouth increases your risk of mouth infections, gum disease, and dental cavities. Thick, hard white patches inside the mouth that cannot be wiped off (leukoplakia). How long can you live with leukoplakia? Compared to OCCs without a prior leukoplakia diagnosis, those with leukoplakia had better overall survival at 1-year (78% vs. 71%) and 5-years (42% vs. 38%) after cancer diagnosis. Does oral hairy leukoplakia go away? Mild leukoplakia is usually harmless and often goes away on its own. Is oral hairy leukoplakia precancerous? In patients with HIV infection, the development of OHL may herald severe HIV disease and the rapid onset of AIDS, but despite its title, OHL is not regarded as premalignant and is unlikely to give rise to oral squamous cell carcinoma. How do I know if I have oral hairy leukoplakia? Symptoms and signs of hairy leukoplakia include: Irregular non-painful white patches on the sides of the tongue and less frequently elsewhere on the tongue or in the mouth. Patches look corrugated or folded in appearance with tiny fuzzy hair-like protrusions running along the folds. Is hairy leukoplakia dangerous? Cancer Risk Leukoplakia itself is not a dangerous condition, and hairy leukoplakia is not a popular precursor of cancer. But oral lesions that last for two weeks or longer can develop malignant or premalignant cells. How do I get rid of leukoplakia in my mouth? Treatment Removal of leukoplakia patches. Patches may be removed using a scalpel, a laser or an extremely cold probe that freezes and destroys cancer cells (cryoprobe). Follow-up visits to check the area. Once you've had leukoplakia, recurrences are common. What are the symptoms of leukoplakia? Leukoplakia Diagnosis White patches or sores that don't go away in 2 weeks. Lumps or white, red, or darkened patches. Changing mouth tissue. Ear pain when you swallow. Trouble opening your jaw. How fast does leukoplakia grow? The characteristics of its clinical and pathological progress are considered vital bases for the diagnosis of PVL because there are no particular differences between the pathological changes of PVL and those of oral verrucous leukoplakia (OVL) [2]. PVL grows slowly and can take up to 7.8 years to become cancerous.